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Cover Supervisors – Wakefield
A brilliant way to get into teaching , build classroom confidence , and keep life flexible
Thinking about a future in teaching but not quite ready to jump straight into training? Or maybe you’re already a trained teacher who wants a calmer, more balanced week. Becoming a Cover Supervisor in Wakefield or Leeds could be the perfect next step.
We work with secondary schools right across the Wakefield and Leeds area, and they’re ready to welcome reliable, friendly Cover Supervisors who enjoy working with young people and want real classroom experience.
Choose the work style that suits you
Everyone’s week looks different, so your options should too.
Full-time in one school
If you love consistency, you can settle into one school and become part of the team. You’ll build great relationships and gain brilliant experience for future teacher training applications.
Flexible days across local schools
Prefer variety or working around childcare, studies, or another job? Pick the days you’re free and we’ll match you with nearby schools that fit your rhythm. No pressure, no guilt, just work that works for you .
What you’ll be doing
Supervising classes during teacher absence and ensuring learning continues smoothly
Supporting pupils as they work through pre-prepared lesson materials
Maintaining a positive, calm, and focused learning environment
Providing a consistent and approachable presence to help the school day run seamlessly
You don’t need QTS for this role, just experience working with young people, confidence, good communication, and the ability to bring calm energy into a busy classroom!
Who this suits
Graduates looking to get into teaching
Anyone considering teacher training who wants real classroom time
Educators who want a break from planning and marking
Parents, students, and career-changers who need balance ⚖️
Qualified teachers wanting more flexibility
What you get with Protocol Education
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
Free access to our online CPD Academy
A friendly consultant who actually listens
Local work in Wakefield schools we know well
A simple, supportive registration process
Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
If you want to step into teaching, boost your confidence before applying for training, or simply find a role that fits around real life, we’d love to help you get started.
Fancy a chat? Drop me a message and we’ll find something that fits you perfectly
Have a read and feel free to add your own style. Go get those days!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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